Rehabilitation Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P27253

Rehabilitation Assistant 1

Kingsboro Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Rehabilitation Assistant 1 to assist clinical professionals in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant 1, you will work under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Counselor or other professional staff and will focus on assisting clinical professionals in providing rehabilitation services including :

• Interviewing and gathering information from individuals
• Assisting in conducting assessments
• Assisting in planning and conducting rehabilitation activities

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program as Rehabilitation Assistant 1 if they have one year of experience assisting individuals with daily living skills, taking care of their personal needs, and ensuring a comfortable home environment.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a NY HELPS appointment if they meet promotion qualifications of one (1) year permanent competitive or 55-b / 55-c service as a Direct Support Assistant, Direct Support Assistant (IRM), Direct Support Assistant (Manual Communications) [formerly known as Developmental Aide, Developmental Aide (IRM), Developmental Aide (Manual Communications)], Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Teaching Assistant, Training Aide, or in a language parenthetic in any of the above titles.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b / 55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Please Note : After two years of satisfactory experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant 1, you will advance to the Rehabilitation Assistant 2, SG-14, without further examination.

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including :

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments :

This position is eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.